Children of the Holy Emperor Chapter 156

§ 156. Tansinyeon (5)

“I don’t want to die like that.”

Yesterday evening, when Sisley revealed his desperate feelings that he had kept hidden for a long time.

“Hmm, then how about trying it like this?”

Seongjin gave her a suggestion.

It was a method she had never thought of before.

“You must kill the saint first before the events of the Chronicles take place. He passes on her sainthood to Seo Yi-seo and retires in style. “Why don’t you commit yourself to the Holy Knights like Logan?”

“… what? retirement? “The Holy Knights?”

What is that?

Sisley blinked.

Until now, she had often thought about how to defeat the conspirators targeting her, but she had never once thought about resigning from her position as a saint.

In the first place, isn’t being a saint a position from which one can retire once one has been ordained?

“Brother. A crisis is coming to me because my position as a saint is in jeopardy. But what if you quit that first? “It will hasten my death by that much.”

“huh? “Why do you think that?”

Seongjin tilted his head.

“ruler. First, let’s consider each thing one by one. The reason you went down the path of downfall in the Chronicles of Delcross was because Seo Yi-seo appeared, who passed the trials of a saint and received the blessing of Cadmus, right? “Your position as a saint is in jeopardy.”

“huh. that’s right.”

“So, you said that before Seo Yi-seo appeared, you tried to be recognized as a saint and to be crowned as a saint first, right? But she found out that if she received her blessing, her body would be taken by Cadmus and her soul would disappear.”

“okay. “I did.”

Sisley answered sullenly.

“Then what are you worried about? If it is absolutely impossible to become a saint who completely satisfies those conditions, wouldn’t it be best for her to strike the enemy down first before they get a chance to do so? “If you hadn’t been a saint from the beginning, would such tragedies have happened to you?”

“hmm… … ?”

When I heard it, it seemed like that.

Sisley was dumbfounded, but Seongjin looked straight into her eyes and asked.

“Let’s make one thing clear. “Why did you become a saint?”

Seongjin, who had no religious beliefs, could not understand at all.

What a saint. I neither receive a salary nor have any particular power. She is held up as a sacred being, and isn’t it an honorary position that requires her to serve her whole life without any holidays before she dies?

“Using the fact that you are still young, the elders of the Orthodox Church do not give you any power and only make you do the work. “Why on earth are you obsessed with that position and want to protect it?”

“That’s it… … .”

Perhaps it started because the mark of a saint appeared on her body.

I liked it when the high-ranking priests of the Orthodox Church made a fuss about themselves as the reincarnation of Grazie. It wasn’t a bad thing that her subjects praised her as a saint.

When Seonghwang expressed his opposition, it seems that a bit of confusion arose.

“So did you enjoy living as a saint?”

“… … .”

To be honest, I never thought about it. Because I have believed without a doubt that the path is right.

The service was quite hard, but it was rewarding to see the happy faces of the subjects. Then, after dreaming about the chronicle, he clung to that position as if it were a token that guaranteed his life.

But unless you really are the reincarnation of Grazier.

If she wasn’t destined to be a saint from the beginning, then what would happen?

“Even if you’re not a saint… It might not really matter… … .”

After hearing Sisley’s weak answer, Seongjin nodded.

“Next, you must be clear about who your enemy is. “Who was the first to claim that you were not qualified?”

“enemy?”

“okay. Don’t take everything in the chronicles at face value, Sisley. There is a backstory to everything. Do you really think that the priests framed you, a good worker who is doing a good job, for no reason?”

Seongjin’s face was full of confidence when he asked that question.

Sisley looked at him with shaking eyes for a moment, then frowned slightly and struggled to recall the contents of the chronicle.

“… Well, I think it was started by Cardinal Benitus of the Inquisition and Cardinal Cesare of the Foreign Affairs Department.”

The reason why Cardinal Benitus stood against her was simple.

This is because she firmly believed that the loss of the pattern was evidence that the god had abandoned her. Because that old man is a person who is completely stuck and can’t communicate at all.

On the other hand, what was Cardinal Cesare of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs like?

He was quite sociable and flexible, and was usually kind to Sisley, so it was surprising that he was the first to make such a claim. Usually when he sharpens his edge, it’s something to do with Archbishop Wesker… … .

‘No, wait a minute…’ … !’

Maybe he wanted to keep Archbishop Wesker in check?

What if the two saints were wary of the growing influence of the Orthodox Church?

It may be that Sisley thought it was easier to bite than Seo Yi-seo, who had clear evidence of being a saint.

After hearing the explanation, Seongjin declared.

“good. From now on, those two will be your enemies.”

“enemy?”

“okay. Of course, there may be other guys if you look for them, but for now, let’s focus on the two big guys. “You do your best to take power and bring them down before they attack you first.”

“Take power? Why is that again? “Can’t we just stop being her saint?”

Seongjin clicked his tongue in response to Sisley’s question.

I always think about it, but my father really raised his children very well.

“Listen carefully, Sisley. Another saint has appeared, and she doesn’t have the qualifications to be a saint. Do you think this is important to them? The biggest reason you ended up like that in the Chronicles was because you had no power in your hands. “The important thing is that you seemed easy to them because you had no power!”

“… … !”

“Even if we pass this one time, the enemies who want to harm you are still alive and well. “In the end, as long as you don’t have power, similar things can happen again at any time.”

You are not a target because you are guilty.

It’s just that because you don’t bite, your enemies feel safe and bite.

Focusing on Sisley’s eyes, which were shaking slightly from shock, Seongjin lightly tapped her shoulder.

“Listen, Sisley. “What I feel in my life these days is that it is best for people to live with public power unconditionally.”

The greatest public power in the Holy Empire is the Holy Knights.

“Public power… … .”

“okay. All you have to do is be the one who judges, not the one who is judged. “I’m saying, use your power to bury this guy before he puts pressure on you!”

“uh… … .”

“Just proving your innocence doesn’t solve anything. That only gives your enemies time and an excuse to prepare another attack. If they frame you, you have to fight back even with incitement and fabrication! If you try to pull it out by force, approach first and break the pot! That is the true balance of power and the right way to fight!”

The Demon King sighed.

[So no, you devil!]

Sisley swallowed dry saliva. The nightmarish situations unfolding in the chronicles quickly flash through her mind.

-It’s the Lord’s punishment! The saint has fallen and lost her qualifications! He must have been in cahoots with the devil!

okay. It did.

Sisley in the chronicle did his best. To prove his innocence and prove his worth.

But in the end, it was of no use. The method was wrong from the beginning.

“Do you understand, Sisley? If there is someone who criticizes you for being corrupt, accuse him of heresy! “If there’s a guy who claims you’re in cahoots with the devil, let him claim that he’s a devil worshiper!”

“But brother, that’s deceiving people, right?”

“Does it matter? “They can all do it, so why can’t you?”

In an instant, a thunderbolt of realization went through Sisley’s head.

that’s right. Why not me?

They say I’m the reincarnation of Saint Grazie, but that’s not true. They said I was in cahoots with the devil, but I wasn’t!

The older people arbitrarily misinterpreted and criticized every single thing I did, but from beginning to end, none of their claims were correct.

They said they were high-ranking priests, but the will of the main priest was not visible anywhere in their actions.

So why should I prove my innocence to them?

Why do we have to fight against those who do not follow the will of the Lord, according to the Lord’s doctrine?

“Actually, it can’t be any weapon. “Only propaganda and fabrication will gain power.”

“Incitement, fabrication!”

“To defeat fanaticism, you have to become a bigger fanatic.”

“Fantasticism!”

As Sisley clenched his fists, Seongjin quietly added.

“And if that’s not enough, you can borrow some of the power of the place.”

“location?”

“okay. I’m giving an example because it’s the birthday party, but if you do this, try announcing your retirement in a place where there are a lot of foreign VIPs. Don’t you think it would be difficult for your enemies to make a big issue of it, even if it means maintaining the reputation of the empire?”

“I guess so.”

Sisley nodded.

“But since you’re announcing retirement, I don’t know what to say.”

“hmm? It’s basically a beautiful night! “Wouldn’t it be okay to just hand it over to Seo Yi-seo?”

That’s what they say at award ceremonies and all. First of all, ‘It’s a beautiful night!’ And if you say it, the audience will respond automatically.

“So, after the birthday party, let’s think about a way to do it. “Quickly beat up the saint and go to the Holy Knights and learn swordsmanship.”

“fence?”

“okay. “Saint Bastian belongs to the Orthodox Church anyway, so why not join the Order of Saint Aurelion?”

Seongjin said so.

But until then, Seongjin never dreamed that Sisley would use the idea the next day.

* * *

Brother Mores easily said to pass on the saint, but in fact, he probably said this because he did not know much about the physiology of the Orthodox Church or the doctrines of the scriptures.

Passing on the saint to Seo Yi-seo means passing on Grazie’s soul to her.

And that was an extremely dangerous claim. Carelessly transferring one’s soul to another body is considered the act of a devil worshiper.

Isn’t that the reason why most of the Kornsim clan was exterminated several years ago?

Also, even if you deny that you are the soul of Grazie, you should not deny that the Orthodox Church has elevated you to a saint. To do so, he has no choice but to claim that he is the soul of another noble saint.

‘But at least one thing your brother said is right. Incitement and fabrication. In other words, it’s all about fitting everything in moderation.’

Sisley decided to create a new story.

To do this, at least all the content had to be similar to the stories in the scriptures and be explainable within the scriptures. So that day, Sisley searched the scriptures all night long, searching for useful passages.

Surprisingly, Cadmus was very amused and helped me out.

-There was also an anecdote like this. Look for it.

And I was able to find a few anecdotes.

A case in which five colors of light appeared everywhere when an ancient saint received an oracle.

An anecdote about how Saint Bastian protected the soul of a child who had been persecuted and murdered by pagans and passed it on to his parents.

-mom and dad. Now that I have met the two of you, I am at ease and held in God’s arms.

It was a heartwarming ending that the child’s soul went to heaven, but if someone else had control over another person’s soul, they would probably have been called a heretic who violated nature.

Sisley, who prepared all night long, is now standing here with a firm decision.

She suddenly found Brother Mores looking at her with wide eyes.

‘hey! What are you trying to do? uh?’

no way? Sisley, who was looking into those eyes filled with suspicion, burst out laughing.

‘Don’t worry, brother. I can do well. ‘I will fabricate it properly as my brother said.’

And Sisley confidently declared to the audience:

“On a day like today, I am glad to be able to reveal the truth in front of you. “I am not actually the reincarnation of Saint Grisier.”

“Sisle! “What on earth is that!?”

Archbishop Wesker, deep in thought, rushed out of his seat, but was soon silenced by the bright light that erupted from the girl.

A huge divine power was pulsating in the girl’s body. And at some point, five-colored lights begin to appear throughout the banquet hall. It was a talent of Cadmus, who started to join in because he thought it would be fun.

“Until now, I have only been in charge of Saint Grazie’s soul for a while to protect it from evildoers.”

Sisley’s voice contained a sacred sound.

It was the result of the auror being carried unconsciously according to her will, but most people were unaware of it and listened to the voice blankly.

“Fortunately, now that I have found the true owner of my soul, my mission has been fulfilled. So, now I will return Grazie’s soul to the saint!”

Take care of your soul? Give it back again?

It was indeed a perfect remark to be embroiled in controversy over heresy, but most people did not recognize that fact. Because the five-colored, ecstatic light surrounding the girl looked so sublime.

And the moment Sisley holds Seo Yi-seo’s hand.

The crowd could not help but believe their eyes. Isn’t it true that the clear mark of Grazie appears on the back of Saint Seo Yi-seo’s hand? Of course, this was also Cadmus’ prank.

That wasn’t the end of the shocking declaration.

“I, Sisley, am actually the reincarnation of Saint Marsyas, carrying on his will!”

“… … !?”

“Now the time has come and I reveal this: the Lord himself has commanded me to lead the Heresy Tribunal and fight heresy! For him, I plan to join the Holy Knights!”

The pattern that appeared on Sisley’s hand one after another was undoubtedly that of the Knights of St. Marsyas!

Not only the high-ranking priests, but everyone in the banquet hall was shocked. Cardinal Benitus’ eyes were so wide that they looked like they were about to pop out.

Sisley, who was carefully examining their appearance, declared in a calm voice.

“Sutra in one hand! A mace in another hand! Therefore, I will continue to fight heresy for the Lord’s kingdom!”

Then Sisley smiled. It was a smile that was flawless and transparent, yet somehow eerie.

Now, in this hand is the power to lead the Inquisitors. So I will fight with you until the end.

Cardinal Benitus. Cardinal Cesare.

* * *

That night.

Late at night, Nate, who had just come out of the prayer room, received surprising news.

“The Sisley family, St. Marcy… … .”

… what?

The reason he stumbled for a moment was probably not just because of fatigue.

Sisley gave up his position as a saint. That was good news.

Nate’s purpose in attracting Seo Yi-seo was to control Cadmus, but the greater purpose was to relieve the child of the heavy responsibilities.

I wanted my daughter to live a more free life for herself.

“… Why are the Holy Knights suddenly here again?”

Nate stared blankly into space for a moment and then slowly touched his forehead.

fantasy,